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1. downward

adverb. ['ˈdaʊnwɝd'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

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  • downward (English)
  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. downward-arching

adjective. curving downward.

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3. downward-sloping

adjective. sloping down rather steeply.

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4. downward

adjective. ['ˈdaʊnwɝd'] on or toward a surface regarded as a base.

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  • downward (English)
  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. downward

adjective. ['ˈdaʊnwɝd'] extending or moving from a higher to a lower place.

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  • downward (English)
  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • down (English)
  • doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
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